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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.45, 848.48 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.45, 848.48 and 241.04 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.45 : 848.48 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.45/848.48 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.45x = 848.48 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.45x = 204,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,518.54/565.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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