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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 850.08 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 850.08 and 320.48 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 850.08 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/850.08 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 850.08 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 272,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,430.34/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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