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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 851.15 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 851.15 and 275.01 is: 412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 851.15 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/851.15 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 851.15 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 234,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,074.76/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.45

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