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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 848.84 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 848.84 and 360.23 is: 540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 848.84 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/848.84 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 848.84 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 305,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,771.59/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.14

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