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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.12, 849.12 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.12, 849.12 and 349.64 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.12 : 849.12 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.12/849.12 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.12x = 849.12 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.12x = 296,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,886.32/566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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