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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 850.57 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 850.57 and 336.22 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 850.57 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/850.57 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 850.57 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 285,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,978.65/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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