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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 850.52 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 850.52 and 278.40 is: 417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 850.52 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/850.52 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 850.52 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 236,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,784.77/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.60

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