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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.59, 850.31 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.59, 850.31 and 335.79 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.59 : 850.31 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.59/850.31 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.59x = 850.31 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.59x = 285,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,523.92/567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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