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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 848.39 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 848.39 and 200.49 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 848.39 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/848.39 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 848.39 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 170,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,093.71/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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