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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 847.80 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 847.80 and 383.40 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 847.80 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/847.80 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 847.80 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 325,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,046.52/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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