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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.32, 848.07 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.32, 848.07 and 360.28 is: 539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.32 : 848.07 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.32/848.07 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.32x = 848.07 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.32x = 305,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,542.66/566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.52

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