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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 850.59 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 850.59 and 279.12 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 850.59 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/850.59 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 850.59 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 237,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,416.68/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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