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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.07, 850.82 and 386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.07, 850.82 and 386.17 is: 579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.07 : 850.82 = 386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.07/850.82 = 386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.07x = 850.82 × 386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.07x = 328,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,557.10/567.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.40

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