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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 850.94 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 850.94 and 385.92 is: 578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 850.94 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/850.94 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 850.94 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 328,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,394.76/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.81

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