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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.61, 849.50 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.61, 849.50 and 258.30 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.61 : 849.50 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.61/849.50 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.61x = 849.50 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.61x = 219,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,425.85/566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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