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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.46, 851.03 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.46, 851.03 and 238.39 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.46 : 851.03 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.46/851.03 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.46x = 851.03 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.46x = 202,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,873.72/567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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