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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.48, 846.28 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.48, 846.28 and 359.40 is: 536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.48 : 846.28 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.48/846.28 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.48x = 846.28 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.48x = 304,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,153.03/566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.92

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