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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.78, 850.19 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.78, 850.19 and 242.06 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.78 : 850.19 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.78/850.19 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.78x = 850.19 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.78x = 205,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,791.53/566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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