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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 851.49 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 851.49 and 405.27 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 851.49 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/851.49 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 851.49 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 345,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,083.35/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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