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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 849.36 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 849.36 and 258.48 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 849.36 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/849.36 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 849.36 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 219,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,542.57/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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