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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.29, 851.25 and 278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.29, 851.25 and 278.75 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.29 : 851.25 = 278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.29/851.25 = 278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.29x = 851.25 × 278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.29x = 237,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,285.94/567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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