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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 849.13 and 360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 849.13 and 360.14 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 849.13 = 360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/849.13 = 360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 849.13 × 360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 305,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,805.68/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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