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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.82, 848.34 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.82, 848.34 and 350.58 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.82 : 848.34 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.82/848.34 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.82x = 848.34 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.82x = 297,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,411.04/566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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