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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.88, 851.80 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.88, 851.80 and 243.28 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.88 : 851.80 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.88/851.80 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.88x = 851.80 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.88x = 207,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,225.90/567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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