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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 850.30 and 347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 850.30 and 347.47 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 850.30 = 347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/850.30 = 347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 850.30 × 347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 295,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,454.84/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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