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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.01, 850.65 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.01, 850.65 and 237.76 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.01 : 850.65 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.01/850.65 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.01x = 850.65 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.01x = 202,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,251.48/567.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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