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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.23, 851.13 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.23, 851.13 and 336.24 is: 504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.23 : 851.13 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.23/851.13 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.23x = 851.13 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.23x = 286,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,183.95/567.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.53

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