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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 844.98 and 542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 844.98 and 542.40 is: 809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 844.98 = 542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/844.98 = 542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 844.98 × 542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 458,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,317.15/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.52

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