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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.69, 850.29 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.69, 850.29 and 336.03 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.69 : 850.29 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.69/850.29 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.69x = 850.29 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.69x = 285,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,722.95/566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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