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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.79, 851.47 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.79, 851.47 and 202.48 is: 303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.79 : 851.47 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.79/851.47 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.79x = 851.47 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.79x = 172,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,405.65/567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.64

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