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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 847.24 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 847.24 and 370.32 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 847.24 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/847.24 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 847.24 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 313,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,749.92/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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