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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 851.28 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 851.28 and 275.15 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 851.28 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/851.28 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 851.28 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 234,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,229.69/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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