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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 848.76 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 848.76 and 360.76 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 848.76 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/848.76 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 848.76 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 306,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,198.66/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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