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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 852.02 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 852.02 and 238.85 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 852.02 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/852.02 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 852.02 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 203,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,501.28/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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