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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 849.72 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 849.72 and 241.90 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 849.72 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/849.72 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 849.72 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 205,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,547.27/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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