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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.19, 850.76 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.19, 850.76 and 201.72 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.19 : 850.76 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.19/850.76 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.19x = 850.76 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.19x = 171,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,615.81/567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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