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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 849.72 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 849.72 and 242.04 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 849.72 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/849.72 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 849.72 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 205,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,666.23/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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