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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 849.69 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 849.69 and 383.85 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 849.69 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/849.69 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 849.69 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 326,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,153.51/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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