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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 849 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 849 and 241.44 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 849 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/849 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 849 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 204,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,982.56/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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