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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 850.68 and 382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 850.68 and 382.53 is: 573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 850.68 = 382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/850.68 = 382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 850.68 × 382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 325,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,410.62/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.49

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