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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.91, 848.97 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.91, 848.97 and 257.91 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.91 : 848.97 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.91/848.97 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.91x = 848.97 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.91x = 218,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,957.85/565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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