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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.91, 848.42 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.91, 848.42 and 241.03 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.91 : 848.42 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.91/848.42 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.91x = 848.42 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.91x = 204,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,494.67/565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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