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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 847.54 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 847.54 and 392.12 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 847.54 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/847.54 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 847.54 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 332,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,339.99/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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