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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.93, 851.34 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.93, 851.34 and 202.47 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.93 : 851.34 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.93/851.34 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.93x = 851.34 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.93x = 172,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,370.81/567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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