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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.45, 849.96 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.45, 849.96 and 350.37 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.45 : 849.96 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.45/849.96 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.45x = 849.96 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.45x = 297,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,800.49/567.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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