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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 856.50 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 856.50 and 267 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 856.50 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/856.50 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 856.50 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 228,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,685.50/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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