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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 848.52 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 848.52 and 382.88 is: 574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 848.52 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/848.52 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 848.52 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 324,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,881.34/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.04

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