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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 851.67 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 851.67 and 394.58 is: 592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 851.67 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/851.67 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 851.67 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 336,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,047.69/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.14

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