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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 849.03 and 360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 849.03 and 360.69 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 849.03 = 360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/849.03 = 360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 849.03 × 360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 306,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,236.63/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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