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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.78, 849.29 and 392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.78, 849.29 and 392.83 is: 588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.78 : 849.29 = 392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.78/849.29 = 392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.78x = 849.29 × 392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.78x = 333,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,622.50/566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.63

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