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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.65, 849.30 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.65, 849.30 and 335.26 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.65 : 849.30 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.65/849.30 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.65x = 849.30 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.65x = 284,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,736.32/566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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