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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 848.09 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 848.09 and 241.03 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 848.09 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/848.09 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 848.09 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 204,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,415.13/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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