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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.55, 849.69 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.55, 849.69 and 258.21 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.55 : 849.69 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.55/849.69 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.55x = 849.69 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.55x = 219,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,398.45/566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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