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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 849.48 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 849.48 and 335.29 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 849.48 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/849.48 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 849.48 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 284,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,822.15/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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