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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 851.58 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 851.58 and 243.18 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 851.58 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/851.58 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 851.58 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 207,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,087.22/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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