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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 848.03 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 848.03 and 335.72 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 848.03 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/848.03 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 848.03 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 284,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,698.95/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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