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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565, 846.92 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565, 846.92 and 370.16 is: 554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565 : 846.92 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565/846.92 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565x = 846.92 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565x = 313,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,495.91/565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.86

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