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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.73, 848.65 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.73, 848.65 and 291.88 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 848.65 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/848.65 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 848.65 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 247,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,703.96/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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