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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.75, 849.08 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.75, 849.08 and 334.99 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.75 : 849.08 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.75/849.08 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.75x = 849.08 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.75x = 284,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,430.43/566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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