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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.51, 849.63 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.51, 849.63 and 335.30 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.51 : 849.63 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.51/849.63 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.51x = 849.63 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.51x = 284,880.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,880.94/566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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