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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 848.82 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 848.82 and 257.61 is: 386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 848.82 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/848.82 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 848.82 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 218,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,664.52/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.36

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