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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.70, 851.56 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.70, 851.56 and 202.49 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.70 : 851.56 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.70/851.56 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.70x = 851.56 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.70x = 172,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,432.38/567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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