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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.40, 849.64 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.40, 849.64 and 241.72 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.40 : 849.64 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.40/849.64 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.40x = 849.64 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.40x = 205,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,374.98/566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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