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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.81, 848.72 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.81, 848.72 and 200.52 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.81 : 848.72 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.81/848.72 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.81x = 848.72 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.81x = 170,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,185.33/565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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