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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.56, 850.76 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.56, 850.76 and 336.41 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 850.76 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/850.76 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 850.76 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 286,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,202.49/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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