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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.98, 848.49 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.98, 848.49 and 382.92 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.98 : 848.49 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.98/848.49 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.98x = 848.49 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.98x = 324,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,903.79/565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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