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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.69, 851.94 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.69, 851.94 and 243.29 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.69 : 851.94 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.69/851.94 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.69x = 851.94 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.69x = 207,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,264.22/567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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