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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 848.02 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 848.02 and 360.64 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 848.02 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/848.02 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 848.02 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 305,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,829.93/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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