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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 848.50 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 848.50 and 349.40 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 848.50 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/848.50 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 848.50 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 296,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,463.78/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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