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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.65, 850.37 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.65, 850.37 and 258.54 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.65 : 850.37 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.65/850.37 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.65x = 850.37 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.65x = 219,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,854.66/566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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