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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.33, 849.18 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.33, 849.18 and 335.28 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.33 : 849.18 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.33/849.18 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.33x = 849.18 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.33x = 284,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,713.07/566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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