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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.33, 850.50 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.33, 850.50 and 242.91 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.33 : 850.50 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.33/850.50 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.33x = 850.50 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.33x = 206,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,594.96/567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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