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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.90, 847.49 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.90, 847.49 and 392.11 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.90 : 847.49 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.90/847.49 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.90x = 847.49 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.90x = 332,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,303.11/565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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