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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 849.47 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 849.47 and 370.97 is: 556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 849.47 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/849.47 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 849.47 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 315,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,121.78/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.73

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