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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.83, 849.75 and 242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.83, 849.75 and 242.41 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.83 : 849.75 = 242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.83/849.75 = 242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.83x = 849.75 × 242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.83x = 205,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,987.90/566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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