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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.53, 848.19 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.53, 848.19 and 360.59 is: 539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.53 : 848.19 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.53/848.19 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.53x = 848.19 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.53x = 305,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,848.83/566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.86

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