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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 848.55 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 848.55 and 241.10 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 848.55 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/848.55 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 848.55 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 204,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,585.41/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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