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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 849.17 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 849.17 and 241.40 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 849.17 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/849.17 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 849.17 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 204,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,988.43/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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