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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 849.96 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 849.96 and 258.72 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 849.96 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/849.96 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 849.96 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 219,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,901.65/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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