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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 850.97 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 850.97 and 238.38 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 850.97 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/850.97 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 850.97 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 202,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,851.63/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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