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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 850.86 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 850.86 and 278.56 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 850.86 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/850.86 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 850.86 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 237,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,015.56/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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