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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 850.37 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 850.37 and 391.83 is: 587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 850.37 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/850.37 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 850.37 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 333,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,198.52/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.87

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