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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.04, 850.79 and 384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.04, 850.79 and 384.33 is: 576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.04 : 850.79 = 384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.04/850.79 = 384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.04x = 850.79 × 384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.04x = 326,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,984.12/567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.65

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