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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.25, 850.56 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.25, 850.56 and 317.17 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.25 : 850.56 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.25/850.56 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.25x = 850.56 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.25x = 269,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,772.12/567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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