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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 849.13 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 849.13 and 360.74 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 849.13 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/849.13 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 849.13 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 306,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,315.16/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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