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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.74, 851.63 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.74, 851.63 and 202.28 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.74 : 851.63 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.74/851.63 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.74x = 851.63 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.74x = 172,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,262.45/567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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