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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 852.03 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 852.03 and 202.73 is: 304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 852.03 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/852.03 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 852.03 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 172,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,727.78/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.12

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