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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 848.72 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 848.72 and 371.48 is: 557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 848.72 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/848.72 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 848.72 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 315,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,276.40/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.78

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