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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.74, 850.01 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.74, 850.01 and 258.52 is: 387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.74 : 850.01 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.74/850.01 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.74x = 850.01 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.74x = 219,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,745.78/566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.74

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