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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 849.30 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 849.30 and 258.12 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 849.30 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/849.30 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 849.30 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 219,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,221.32/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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