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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 848.04 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 848.04 and 291.56 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 848.04 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/848.04 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 848.04 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 247,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,254.54/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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