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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.87, 850.50 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.87, 850.50 and 242.26 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.87 : 850.50 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.87/850.50 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.87x = 850.50 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.87x = 206,040.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,040.00/566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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