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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.53, 849.79 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.53, 849.79 and 241.89 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.53 : 849.79 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.53/849.79 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.53x = 849.79 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.53x = 205,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,555.70/566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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