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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 851.28 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 851.28 and 278.76 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 851.28 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/851.28 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 851.28 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 237,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,302.81/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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