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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 850.89 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 850.89 and 374.84 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 850.89 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/850.89 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 850.89 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 318,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,947.61/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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