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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 850.97 and 202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 850.97 and 202.03 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 850.97 = 202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/850.97 = 202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 850.97 × 202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 171,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,919.85/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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