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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 848.73 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 848.73 and 257.88 is: 386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 848.73 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/848.73 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 848.73 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 218,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,873.19/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.61

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