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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 850.78 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 850.78 and 393.38 is: 590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 850.78 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/850.78 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 850.78 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 334,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,675.58/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.13

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