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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 849.33 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 849.33 and 335.16 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 849.33 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/849.33 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 849.33 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 284,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,661.44/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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