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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.88, 851.22 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.88, 851.22 and 243.04 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.88 : 851.22 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.88/851.22 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.88x = 851.22 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.88x = 206,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,880.51/567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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