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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 850.06 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 850.06 and 372.92 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 850.06 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/850.06 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 850.06 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 317,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,004.38/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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