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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 850.46 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 850.46 and 201.84 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 850.46 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/850.46 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 850.46 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 171,656.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,656.85/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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