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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 851.27 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 851.27 and 242.88 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 851.27 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/851.27 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 851.27 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 206,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,755.24/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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