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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.05, 848.40 and 257.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.05, 848.40 and 257.59 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.05 : 848.40 = 257.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.05/848.40 = 257.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.05x = 848.40 × 257.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.05x = 218,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,539.36/566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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