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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.73, 851.59 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.73, 851.59 and 202.52 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.73 : 851.59 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.73/851.59 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.73x = 851.59 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.73x = 172,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,464.01/567.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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