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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 850.38 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 850.38 and 361.38 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 850.38 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/850.38 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 850.38 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 307,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,310.32/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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