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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.46, 849.77 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.46, 849.77 and 241.73 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.46 : 849.77 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.46/849.77 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.46x = 849.77 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.46x = 205,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,409.44/566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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