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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 851.31 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 851.31 and 242.87 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 851.31 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/851.31 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 851.31 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 206,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,753.40/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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