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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.78, 850.32 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.78, 850.32 and 201.58 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.78 : 850.32 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.78/850.32 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.78x = 850.32 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.78x = 171,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,405.38/566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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