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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 848.84 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 848.84 and 241.26 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 848.84 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/848.84 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 848.84 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 204,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,791.14/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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