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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 850.05 and 393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 850.05 and 393.45 is: 590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 850.05 = 393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/850.05 = 393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 850.05 × 393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 334,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,452.17/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.08

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