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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.56, 849.03 and 257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.56, 849.03 and 257.65 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.56 : 849.03 = 257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.56/849.03 = 257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.56x = 849.03 × 257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.56x = 218,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,752.58/566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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