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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.67, 849.51 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.67, 849.51 and 241.98 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.67 : 849.51 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.67/849.51 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.67x = 849.51 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.67x = 205,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,564.43/566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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