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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 848.40 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 848.40 and 335.97 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 848.40 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/848.40 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 848.40 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 285,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,036.95/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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