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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 845.82 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 845.82 and 372 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 845.82 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/845.82 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 845.82 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 314,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,645.04/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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