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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.79, 852.01 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.79, 852.01 and 243.14 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.79 : 852.01 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.79/852.01 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.79x = 852.01 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.79x = 207,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,152.84/567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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