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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.22, 850 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.22, 850 and 323.24 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.22 : 850 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.22/850 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.22x = 850 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.22x = 274,754
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,754/567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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