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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 848.45 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 848.45 and 373.22 is: 559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 848.45 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/848.45 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 848.45 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 316,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,655.20/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.82

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