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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.82, 846.66 and 345.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.82, 846.66 and 345.65 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.82 : 846.66 = 345.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.82/846.66 = 345.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.82x = 846.66 × 345.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.82x = 292,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,643.80/565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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