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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.63, 848.33 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.63, 848.33 and 348.74 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.63 : 848.33 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.63/848.33 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.63x = 848.33 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.63x = 295,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,846.60/566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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