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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.37, 849.45 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.37, 849.45 and 384.93 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.37 : 849.45 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.37/849.45 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.37x = 849.45 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.37x = 326,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,978.79/566.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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