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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.93, 849.52 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.93, 849.52 and 371.59 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.93 : 849.52 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.93/849.52 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.93x = 849.52 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.93x = 315,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,671.48/566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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