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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 849.24 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 849.24 and 361.08 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 849.24 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/849.24 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 849.24 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 306,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,643.58/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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