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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.61 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.61 and 257.58 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.61 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.61 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.61 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 218,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,584.96/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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