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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 851.12 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 851.12 and 278.64 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 851.12 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/851.12 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 851.12 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 237,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,156.08/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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