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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 848.22 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 848.22 and 383.68 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 848.22 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/848.22 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 848.22 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 325,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,445.05/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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