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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.63, 851.46 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.63, 851.46 and 202.44 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.63 : 851.46 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.63/851.46 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.63x = 851.46 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.63x = 172,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,369.56/567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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