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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.83, 849.67 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.83, 849.67 and 384.24 is: 575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.83 : 849.67 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.83/849.67 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.83x = 849.67 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.83x = 326,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,475.28/566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.97

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