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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.98, 849.31 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.98, 849.31 and 335.18 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.98 : 849.31 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.98/849.31 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.98x = 849.31 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.98x = 284,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,673.01/566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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