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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.32, 846.96 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.32, 846.96 and 370.80 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.32 : 846.96 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.32/846.96 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.32x = 846.96 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.32x = 314,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,052.77/566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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