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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 851.04 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 851.04 and 361.68 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 851.04 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/851.04 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 851.04 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 307,804.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,804.15/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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