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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 848.64 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 848.64 and 370.40 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 848.64 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/848.64 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 848.64 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 314,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,336.26/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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