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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.35, 851.03 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.35, 851.03 and 393.06 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.35 : 851.03 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.35/851.03 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.35x = 851.03 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.35x = 334,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,503.89/567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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