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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.81, 849 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.81, 849 and 257.63 is: 386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.81 : 849 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.81/849 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.81x = 849 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.81x = 218,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,723.63/565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.57

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