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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.33, 850.25 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.33, 850.25 and 254.74 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.33 : 850.25 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.33/850.25 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.33x = 850.25 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.33x = 216,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,593.43/567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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