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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 849.51 and 393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 849.51 and 393.91 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 849.51 = 393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/849.51 = 393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 849.51 × 393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 334,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,628.36/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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