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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 851.70 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 851.70 and 336.60 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 851.70 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/851.70 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 851.70 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 286,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,682.22/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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