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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 849.78 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 849.78 and 350.46 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 849.78 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/849.78 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 849.78 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 297,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,813.90/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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