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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 850.83 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 850.83 and 202.06 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 850.83 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/850.83 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 850.83 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 171,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,918.71/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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