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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 849.83 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 849.83 and 237.67 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 849.83 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/849.83 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 849.83 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 201,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,979.86/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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