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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.34, 848.58 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.34, 848.58 and 257.76 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.34 : 848.58 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.34/848.58 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.34x = 848.58 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.34x = 218,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,729.98/566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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