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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 848.68 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 848.68 and 258.01 is: 386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 848.68 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/848.68 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 848.68 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 218,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,967.93/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.90

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