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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.81, 849.63 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.81, 849.63 and 335.66 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.81 : 849.63 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.81/849.63 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.81x = 849.63 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.81x = 285,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,182.56/566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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