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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 849.62 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 849.62 and 335.43 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 849.62 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/849.62 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 849.62 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 284,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,988.88/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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