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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.28, 847.08 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.28, 847.08 and 370.16 is: 554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.28 : 847.08 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.28/847.08 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.28x = 847.08 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.28x = 313,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,555.13/565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.69

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