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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 851.94 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 851.94 and 243.09 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 851.94 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/851.94 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 851.94 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 207,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,098.09/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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