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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.93, 848.93 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.93, 848.93 and 257.43 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.93 : 848.93 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.93/848.93 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.93x = 848.93 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.93x = 218,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,540.05/565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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