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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 850.95 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 850.95 and 362.09 is: 543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 850.95 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/850.95 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 850.95 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 308,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,122.61/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.40

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