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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 849.13 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 849.13 and 385.04 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 849.13 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/849.13 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 849.13 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 326,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,950.18/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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