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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 850.86 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 850.86 and 323.52 is: 485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 850.86 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/850.86 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 850.86 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 275,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,270.23/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.13

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