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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.07 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.07 and 279.02 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.07 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.07 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.07 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 237,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,465.55/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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