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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 852.83 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 852.83 and 307.73 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 852.83 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/852.83 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 852.83 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 262,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,441.38/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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