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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 851.28 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 851.28 and 336.66 is: 505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 851.28 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/851.28 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 851.28 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 286,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,591.92/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.00

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