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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.44, 850.06 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.44, 850.06 and 258.32 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 850.06 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/850.06 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 850.06 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 219,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,587.50/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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