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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 850.02 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 850.02 and 242.08 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 850.02 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/850.02 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 850.02 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 205,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,772.84/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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