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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.44, 849.66 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.44, 849.66 and 351.26 is: 526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 849.66 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/849.66 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 849.66 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 298,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,451.57/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.89

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