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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.18, 850.25 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.18, 850.25 and 336.51 is: 505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.18 : 850.25 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.18/850.25 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.18x = 850.25 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.18x = 286,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,115.94/566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.35

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