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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 850.04 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 850.04 and 361.10 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 850.04 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/850.04 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 850.04 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 306,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,949.44/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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