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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 849.76 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 849.76 and 385.56 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 849.76 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/849.76 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 849.76 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 327,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,632.50/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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