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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.62, 849.92 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.62, 849.92 and 241.94 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.62 : 849.92 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.62/849.92 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.62x = 849.92 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.62x = 205,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,629.64/566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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