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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.89, 849.08 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.89, 849.08 and 237.06 is: 355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.89 : 849.08 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.89/849.08 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.89x = 849.08 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.89x = 201,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,280.21/565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.69

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