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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 850.26 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 850.26 and 385.52 is: 578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 850.26 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/850.26 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 850.26 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 327,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,792.24/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.16

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