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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 851.58 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 851.58 and 279 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 851.58 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/851.58 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 851.58 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 237,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,590.82/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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