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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 847.28 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 847.28 and 335.22 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 847.28 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/847.28 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 847.28 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 284,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,023.53/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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