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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 848.38 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 848.38 and 200.52 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 848.38 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/848.38 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 848.38 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 170,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,117.16/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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