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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 850.32 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 850.32 and 373.11 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 850.32 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/850.32 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 850.32 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 317,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,262.90/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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