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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 850.05 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 850.05 and 219.92 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 850.05 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/850.05 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 850.05 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 186,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,938.75/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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