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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.49, 849.19 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.49, 849.19 and 383.93 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.49 : 849.19 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.49/849.19 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.49x = 849.19 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.49x = 326,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,029.52/566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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