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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 851.22 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 851.22 and 336.24 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 851.22 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/851.22 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 851.22 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 286,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,214.21/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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