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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 850.94 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 850.94 and 202.17 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 850.94 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/850.94 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 850.94 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 172,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,033.53/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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