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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.40, 851.10 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.40, 851.10 and 279.40 is: 419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.40 : 851.10 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.40/851.10 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.40x = 851.10 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.40x = 237,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,797.34/567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.10

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