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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 848.01 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 848.01 and 335.30 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 848.01 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/848.01 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 848.01 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 284,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,337.75/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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