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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 851.94 and 557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 851.94 and 557.72 is: 837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 851.94 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/851.94 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 851.94 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 475,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,143.98/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.35

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