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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.38, 849.72 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.38, 849.72 and 241.78 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.38 : 849.72 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.38/849.72 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.38x = 849.72 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.38x = 205,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,445.30/566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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