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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.28, 847.92 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.28, 847.92 and 373.04 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.28 : 847.92 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.28/847.92 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.28x = 847.92 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.28x = 316,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,308.08/565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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