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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.53, 848.67 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.53, 848.67 and 346.89 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.53 : 848.67 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.53/848.67 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.53x = 848.67 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.53x = 294,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,395.14/566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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