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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 851.22 and 307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 851.22 and 307.39 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 851.22 = 307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/851.22 = 307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 851.22 × 307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 261,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,656.52/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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