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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.59, 851.37 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.59, 851.37 and 242.96 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.59 : 851.37 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.59/851.37 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.59x = 851.37 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.59x = 206,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,843.38/567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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