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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.22, 850.72 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.22, 850.72 and 274.72 is: 412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.22 : 850.72 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.22/850.72 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.22x = 850.72 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.22x = 233,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,709.80/567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.03

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