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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.07, 850.61 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.07, 850.61 and 274.23 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.07 : 850.61 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.07/850.61 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.07x = 850.61 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.07x = 233,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,263.47/567.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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