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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 849.72 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 849.72 and 350.24 is: 524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 849.72 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/849.72 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 849.72 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 297,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,605.93/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.79

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