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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 849.96 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 849.96 and 350.64 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 849.96 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/849.96 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 849.96 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 298,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,029.97/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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