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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 850.55 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 850.55 and 254.77 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 850.55 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/850.55 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 850.55 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 216,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,691.22/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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