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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 849.66 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 849.66 and 335.52 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 849.66 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/849.66 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 849.66 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 285,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,077.92/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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