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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.87, 848.34 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.87, 848.34 and 200.45 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.87 : 848.34 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.87/848.34 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.87x = 848.34 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.87x = 170,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,054.17/565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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