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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 849.18 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 849.18 and 241.24 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 849.18 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/849.18 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 849.18 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 204,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,856.18/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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