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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.12, 849.38 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.12, 849.38 and 347.19 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.12 : 849.38 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.12/849.38 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.12x = 849.38 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.12x = 294,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,894.51/566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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