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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 849.26 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 849.26 and 257.94 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 849.26 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/849.26 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 849.26 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 219,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,058.12/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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