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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.06, 851.05 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.06, 851.05 and 385.73 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.06 : 851.05 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.06/851.05 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.06x = 851.05 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.06x = 328,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,275.52/567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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