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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 850.62 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 850.62 and 350.64 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 850.62 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/850.62 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 850.62 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 298,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,261.40/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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