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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.44, 849.66 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.44, 849.66 and 201.24 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 849.66 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/849.66 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 849.66 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 170,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,984.82/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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