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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.31, 851.06 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.31, 851.06 and 242.68 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.31 : 851.06 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.31/851.06 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.31x = 851.06 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.31x = 206,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,534.03/567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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