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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.43, 849.77 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.43, 849.77 and 219.76 is: 329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.43 : 849.77 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.43/849.77 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.43x = 849.77 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.43x = 186,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,745.46/566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.69

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