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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.81, 851.81 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.81, 851.81 and 243.18 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.81 : 851.81 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.81/851.81 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.81x = 851.81 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.81x = 207,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,141.94/567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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