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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.79 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.79 and 350.82 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.79 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.79 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.79 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 297,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,772.51/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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