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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.52, 848.70 and 371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.52, 848.70 and 371.31 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.52 : 848.70 = 371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.52/848.70 = 371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.52x = 848.70 × 371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.52x = 315,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,130.80/566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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