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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 850.59 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 850.59 and 361.92 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 850.59 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/850.59 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 850.59 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 307,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,845.53/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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