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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 850.29 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 850.29 and 351.82 is: 527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 850.29 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/850.29 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 850.29 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 299,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,149.03/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.67

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