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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 850.27 and 323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 850.27 and 323.41 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 850.27 = 323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/850.27 = 323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 850.27 × 323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 274,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,985.82/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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