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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 851.65 and 202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 851.65 and 202.57 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 851.65 = 202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/851.65 = 202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 851.65 × 202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 172,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,518.74/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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