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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 852.03 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 852.03 and 243.30 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 852.03 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/852.03 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 852.03 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 207,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,298.90/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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