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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.95, 849.04 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.95, 849.04 and 393.12 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.95 : 849.04 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.95/849.04 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.95x = 849.04 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.95x = 333,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,774.60/566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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