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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.56, 848.88 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.56, 848.88 and 349.66 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.56 : 848.88 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.56/848.88 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.56x = 848.88 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.56x = 296,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,819.38/566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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