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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 852.14 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 852.14 and 202.87 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 852.14 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/852.14 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 852.14 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 172,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,873.64/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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