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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.79, 848.43 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.79, 848.43 and 257.63 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.79 : 848.43 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.79/848.43 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.79x = 848.43 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.79x = 218,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,581.02/565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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