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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 850.26 and 508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 850.26 and 508.98 is: 764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 850.26 = 508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/850.26 = 508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 850.26 × 508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 432,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,765.33/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.31

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