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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 852.19 and 238.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 852.19 and 238.99 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 852.19 = 238.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/852.19 = 238.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 852.19 × 238.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 203,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,660.63/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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