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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.11, 850.94 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.11, 850.94 and 274.86 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.11 : 850.94 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.11/850.94 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.11x = 850.94 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.11x = 233,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,889.02/567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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