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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.29, 849.29 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.29, 849.29 and 335.14 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.29 : 849.29 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.29/849.29 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.29x = 849.29 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.29x = 284,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,627.25/566.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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