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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.35, 849.53 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.35, 849.53 and 241.72 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.35 : 849.53 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.35/849.53 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.35x = 849.53 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.35x = 205,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,345.06/566.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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