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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 848.94 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 848.94 and 288.12 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 848.94 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/848.94 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 848.94 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 244,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,596.59/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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