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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 848.08 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 848.08 and 493.68 is: 737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 848.08 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/848.08 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 848.08 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 418,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,680.13/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.94

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