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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.75, 847.86 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.75, 847.86 and 384.31 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.75 : 847.86 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.75/847.86 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.75x = 847.86 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.75x = 325,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,841.08/565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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