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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.62, 850.12 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.62, 850.12 and 349.94 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.62 : 850.12 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.62/850.12 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.62x = 850.12 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.62x = 297,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,490.99/566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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