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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 849.08 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 849.08 and 241.39 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 849.08 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/849.08 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 849.08 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 204,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,959.42/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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