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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.33, 849.50 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.33, 849.50 and 371.71 is: 556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.33 : 849.50 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.33/849.50 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.33x = 849.50 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.33x = 315,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,770.33/567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.59

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