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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 850.14 and 552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 850.14 and 552.87 is: 828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 850.14 = 552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/850.14 = 552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 850.14 × 552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 470,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,016.90/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.56

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