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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.91, 849.27 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.91, 849.27 and 291.96 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.91 : 849.27 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.91/849.27 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.91x = 849.27 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.91x = 247,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,952.87/565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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