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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 849.60 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 849.60 and 237.25 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 849.60 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/849.60 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 849.60 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 201,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,567.60/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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