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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.48, 848.80 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.48, 848.80 and 349.44 is: 523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.48 : 848.80 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.48/848.80 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.48x = 848.80 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.48x = 296,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,604.67/566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.59

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