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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.56, 851.55 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.56, 851.55 and 275.18 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 851.55 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/851.55 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 851.55 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 234,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,329.53/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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