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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 851.58 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 851.58 and 243.01 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 851.58 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/851.58 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 851.58 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 206,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,942.46/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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