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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 849.63 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 849.63 and 383.22 is: 575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 849.63 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/849.63 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 849.63 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 325,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,595.21/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.15

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