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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 847.98 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 847.98 and 334.28 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 847.98 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/847.98 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 847.98 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 283,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,465.71/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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