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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.46 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.46 and 216.38 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.46 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.46 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.46 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 184,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,234.66/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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