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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 849.21 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 849.21 and 335.67 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 849.21 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/849.21 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 849.21 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 285,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,054.32/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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