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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 851.90 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 851.90 and 279.16 is: 418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 851.90 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/851.90 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 851.90 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 237,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,816.40/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.90

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