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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.12, 849.44 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.12, 849.44 and 335.47 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.12 : 849.44 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.12/849.44 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.12x = 849.44 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.12x = 284,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,960.35/566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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