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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.32, 849.57 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.32, 849.57 and 361.28 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.32 : 849.57 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.32/849.57 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.32x = 849.57 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.32x = 306,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,932.65/567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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