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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 849.30 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 849.30 and 390.66 is: 584.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 849.30 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/849.30 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 849.30 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 331,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,787.54/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.76

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