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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 847.93 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 847.93 and 335.01 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 847.93 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/847.93 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 847.93 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 284,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,065.03/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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