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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.01, 848.88 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.01, 848.88 and 334.80 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.01 : 848.88 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.01/848.88 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.01x = 848.88 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.01x = 284,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,205.02/566.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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