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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 850.94 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 850.94 and 336.47 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 850.94 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/850.94 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 850.94 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 286,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,315.78/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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