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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 847.53 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 847.53 and 360.90 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 847.53 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/847.53 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 847.53 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 305,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,873.58/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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