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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.55, 850.38 and 382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.55, 850.38 and 382.06 is: 572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.55 : 850.38 = 382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.55/850.38 = 382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.55x = 850.38 × 382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.55x = 324,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,896.18/567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.45

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