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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 848.52 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 848.52 and 200.44 is: 300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 848.52 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/848.52 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 848.52 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 170,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,077.35/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.64

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