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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 846.04 and 502.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 846.04 and 502.99 is: 750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 846.04 = 502.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/846.04 = 502.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 846.04 × 502.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 425,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,549.66/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.21

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