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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.98, 848.01 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.98, 848.01 and 348.90 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.98 : 848.01 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.98/848.01 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.98x = 848.01 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.98x = 295,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,870.69/565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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