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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 849.96 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 849.96 and 361.42 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 849.96 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/849.96 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 849.96 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 307,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,190.42/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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