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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.19, 847.79 and 371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.19, 847.79 and 371.42 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.19 : 847.79 = 371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.19/847.79 = 371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.19x = 847.79 × 371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.19x = 314,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,886.23/565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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