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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 851.60 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 851.60 and 275.56 is: 413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 851.60 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/851.60 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 851.60 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 234,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,665.52/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.21

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