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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.32, 847.32 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.32, 847.32 and 373 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.32 : 847.32 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.32/847.32 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.32x = 847.32 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.32x = 316,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,050.36/566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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