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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 847.67 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 847.67 and 292.30 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 847.67 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/847.67 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 847.67 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 247,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,770.36/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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