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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.90, 848.23 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.90, 848.23 and 370.28 is: 555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.90 : 848.23 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.90/848.23 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.90x = 848.23 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.90x = 314,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,082.60/565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.01

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