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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.25, 850.08 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.25, 850.08 and 274.63 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.25 : 850.08 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.25/850.08 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.25x = 850.08 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.25x = 233,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,453.22/567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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