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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.54, 849.99 and 391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.54, 849.99 and 391.58 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.54 : 849.99 = 391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.54/849.99 = 391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.54x = 849.99 × 391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.54x = 332,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,839.08/566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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