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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 850.83 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 850.83 and 201.76 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 850.83 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/850.83 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 850.83 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 171,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,663.46/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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