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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 848.52 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 848.52 and 373.20 is: 560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 848.52 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/848.52 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 848.52 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 316,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,667.66/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.04

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