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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.99, 849.18 and 401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.99, 849.18 and 401.19 is: 601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.99 : 849.18 = 401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.99/849.18 = 401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.99x = 849.18 × 401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.99x = 340,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,680.84/565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.92

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