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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.71, 850.79 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.71, 850.79 and 202.15 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.71 : 850.79 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.71/850.79 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.71x = 850.79 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.71x = 171,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,985.58/567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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