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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.12, 850.02 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.12, 850.02 and 350.60 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.12 : 850.02 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.12/850.02 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.12x = 850.02 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.12x = 298,017.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,017.01/566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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