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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 850.98 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 850.98 and 242.74 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 850.98 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/850.98 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 850.98 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 206,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,566.89/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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