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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.87, 851.49 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.87, 851.49 and 202.61 is: 303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.87 : 851.49 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.87/851.49 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.87x = 851.49 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.87x = 172,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,516.13/567.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.80

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