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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.96 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.96 and 200.59 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.96 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.96 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.96 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 170,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,292.89/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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