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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.77, 848.94 and 383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.77, 848.94 and 383.35 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.77 : 848.94 = 383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.77/848.94 = 383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.77x = 848.94 × 383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.77x = 325,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,441.15/566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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