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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 851.10 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 851.10 and 506.79 is: 760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 851.10 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/851.10 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 851.10 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 431,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,328.97/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.20

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