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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.64, 851.01 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.64, 851.01 and 278.92 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.64 : 851.01 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.64/851.01 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.64x = 851.01 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.64x = 237,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,363.71/567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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