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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.42, 849.76 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.42, 849.76 and 237.42 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.42 : 849.76 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.42/849.76 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.42x = 849.76 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.42x = 201,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,749.43/566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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