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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.74, 851.98 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.74, 851.98 and 243.12 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.74 : 851.98 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.74/851.98 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.74x = 851.98 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.74x = 207,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,133.38/567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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