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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.25, 849.74 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.25, 849.74 and 335.45 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.25 : 849.74 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.25/849.74 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.25x = 849.74 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.25x = 285,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,048.81/567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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