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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 849.60 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 849.60 and 501.57 is: 751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 849.60 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/849.60 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 849.60 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 426,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,133.87/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.21

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