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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 849.72 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 849.72 and 437.20 is: 654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 849.72 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/849.72 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 849.72 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 371,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,497.58/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.60

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