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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.38, 851.16 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.38, 851.16 and 278.84 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.38 : 851.16 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.38/851.16 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.38x = 851.16 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.38x = 237,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,337.45/567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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