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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.16 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.16 and 257.43 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.16 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.16 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.16 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 218,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,341.83/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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