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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 846.72 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 846.72 and 372.16 is: 557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 846.72 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/846.72 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 846.72 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 315,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,115.32/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.61

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