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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.73, 850.10 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.73, 850.10 and 242.01 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.73 : 850.10 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.73/850.10 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.73x = 850.10 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.73x = 205,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,731.49/566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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