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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 850.38 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 850.38 and 404.22 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 850.38 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/850.38 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 850.38 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 343,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,740.60/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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