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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 850.23 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 850.23 and 381.77 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 850.23 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/850.23 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 850.23 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 324,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,591.24/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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