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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.81, 849.12 and 383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.81, 849.12 and 383.38 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.81 : 849.12 = 383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.81/849.12 = 383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.81x = 849.12 × 383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.81x = 325,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,535.63/565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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