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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 848.97 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 848.97 and 393.75 is: 589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 848.97 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/848.97 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 848.97 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 334,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,281.94/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.66

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