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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.56, 851.52 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.56, 851.52 and 311 is: 466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 851.52 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/851.52 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 851.52 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 264,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,822.72/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.60

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