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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 847.70 and 392.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 847.70 and 392.93 is: 588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 847.70 = 392.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/847.70 = 392.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 847.70 × 392.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 333,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,082.00/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.56

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