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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 849.97 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 849.97 and 344.68 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 849.97 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/849.97 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 849.97 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 292,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,967.39/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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