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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.54, 849.20 and 384.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.54, 849.20 and 384.29 is: 576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.54 : 849.20 = 384.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.54/849.20 = 384.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.54x = 849.20 × 384.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.54x = 326,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,332.90/566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.02

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