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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.98, 850.46 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.98, 850.46 and 373.20 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.98 : 850.46 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.98/850.46 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.98x = 850.46 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.98x = 317,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,391.67/566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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