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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.18, 849.56 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.18, 849.56 and 258 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.18 : 849.56 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.18/849.56 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.18x = 849.56 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.18x = 219,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,187.13/566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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