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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.13, 849.11 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.13, 849.11 and 241.41 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.13 : 849.11 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.13/849.11 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.13x = 849.11 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.13x = 204,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,982.44/566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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