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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.89, 849 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.89, 849 and 291.80 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.89 : 849 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.89/849 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.89x = 849 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.89x = 247,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,733.96/565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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