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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.85, 848.78 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.85, 848.78 and 372.08 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.85 : 848.78 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.85/848.78 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.85x = 848.78 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.85x = 315,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,807.96/565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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