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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 850.10 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 850.10 and 385.02 is: 576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 850.10 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/850.10 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 850.10 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 327,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,303.58/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.84

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