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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.91, 849.00 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.91, 849.00 and 373.75 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.91 : 849.00 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.91/849.00 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.91x = 849.00 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.91x = 317,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,312.09/564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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