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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.71, 850.35 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.71, 850.35 and 242.32 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.71 : 850.35 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.71/850.35 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.71x = 850.35 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.71x = 206,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,056.81/566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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