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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.09, 849.25 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.09, 849.25 and 241.45 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.09 : 849.25 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.09/849.25 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.09x = 849.25 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.09x = 205,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,054.37/566.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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