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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.90, 849.99 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.90, 849.99 and 383.74 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.90 : 849.99 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.90/849.99 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.90x = 849.99 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.90x = 326,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,174.48/566.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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