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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.61, 850.05 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.61, 850.05 and 258.39 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.61 : 850.05 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.61/850.05 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.61x = 850.05 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.61x = 219,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,644.42/566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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