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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.50, 849.66 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.50, 849.66 and 335.50 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.50 : 849.66 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.50/849.66 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.50x = 849.66 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.50x = 285,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,060.93/566.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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