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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.38, 849.03 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.38, 849.03 and 383.32 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.38 : 849.03 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.38/849.03 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.38x = 849.03 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.38x = 325,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,450.18/566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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