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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.60, 849.40 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.60, 849.40 and 383.40 is: 574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.60 : 849.40 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.60/849.40 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.60x = 849.40 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.60x = 325,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,659.96/566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.76

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