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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.77, 847.44 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.77, 847.44 and 382.35 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.77 : 847.44 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.77/847.44 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.77x = 847.44 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.77x = 324,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,018.68/565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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