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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.80, 848.55 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.80, 848.55 and 200.55 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.80 : 848.55 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.80/848.55 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.80x = 848.55 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.80x = 170,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,176.70/565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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