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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 851.09 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 851.09 and 278.50 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 851.09 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/851.09 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 851.09 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 237,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,029.30/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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