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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 851.18 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 851.18 and 361.47 is: 542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 851.18 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/851.18 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 851.18 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 307,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,677.42/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.15

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