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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 849.45 and 383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 849.45 and 383.90 is: 576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 849.45 = 383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/849.45 = 383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 849.45 × 383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 326,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,103.86/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.46

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