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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.89, 848.48 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.89, 848.48 and 370.64 is: 555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.89 : 848.48 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.89/848.48 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.89x = 848.48 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.89x = 314,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,480.90/565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.73

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