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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.06, 848.32 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.06, 848.32 and 291.60 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.06 : 848.32 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.06/848.32 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.06x = 848.32 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.06x = 247,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,371.02/566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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