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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 850.78 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 850.78 and 242.44 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 850.78 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/850.78 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 850.78 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 206,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,263.10/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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