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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 847.52 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 847.52 and 392.34 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 847.52 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/847.52 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 847.52 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 332,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,512.74/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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