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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 850.31 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 850.31 and 237.94 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 850.31 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/850.31 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 850.31 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 202,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,322.76/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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