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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 848.45 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 848.45 and 241.53 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 848.45 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/848.45 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 848.45 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 204,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,924.92/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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