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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 851.12 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 851.12 and 323.88 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 851.12 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/851.12 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 851.12 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 275,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,660.75/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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