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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 850.65 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 850.65 and 350.74 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 850.65 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/850.65 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 850.65 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 298,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,356.98/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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