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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.74, 848.79 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.74, 848.79 and 257.52 is: 386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.74 : 848.79 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.74/848.79 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.74x = 848.79 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.74x = 218,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,580.40/565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.36

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