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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 849.09 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 849.09 and 323.50 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 849.09 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/849.09 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 849.09 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 274,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,680.62/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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