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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 850.34 and 510.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 850.34 and 510.51 is: 765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 850.34 = 510.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/850.34 = 510.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 850.34 × 510.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 434,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,104.52/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.07

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