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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 851.03 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 851.03 and 202.31 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 851.03 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/851.03 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 851.03 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 172,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,171.88/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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