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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.57, 850.17 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.57, 850.17 and 237.75 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.57 : 850.17 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.57/850.17 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.57x = 850.17 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.57x = 202,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,127.92/566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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