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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 846 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 846 and 370.31 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 846 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/846 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 846 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 313,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,278.03/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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