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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.65, 847.86 and 370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.65, 847.86 and 370.03 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.65 : 847.86 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.65/847.86 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.65x = 847.86 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.65x = 313,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,733.64/565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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