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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 848.86 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 848.86 and 349.24 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 848.86 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/848.86 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 848.86 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 296,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,455.87/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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