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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.83, 849.04 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.83, 849.04 and 257.66 is: 386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.83 : 849.04 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.83/849.04 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.83x = 849.04 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.83x = 218,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,763.65/565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.62

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