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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 850.29 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 850.29 and 393.96 is: 590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 850.29 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/850.29 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 850.29 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 334,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,980.25/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.53

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