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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.40, 851.10 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.40, 851.10 and 394.60 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.40 : 851.10 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.40/851.10 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.40x = 851.10 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.40x = 335,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,844.06/567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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