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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 850.83 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 850.83 and 336.16 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 850.83 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/850.83 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 850.83 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 286,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,015.01/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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