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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.45, 848.26 and 360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.45, 848.26 and 360.41 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.45 : 848.26 = 360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.45/848.26 = 360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.45x = 848.26 × 360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.45x = 305,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,716.24/566.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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