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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 850.79 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 850.79 and 220.77 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 850.79 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/850.79 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 850.79 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 187,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,827.80/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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