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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.97, 848.79 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.97, 848.79 and 200.71 is: 301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.97 : 848.79 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.97/848.79 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.97x = 848.79 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.97x = 170,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,356.40/565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.00

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