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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 851.02 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 851.02 and 325.58 is: 488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 851.02 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/851.02 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 851.02 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 277,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,070.02/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.35

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