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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.59, 851.04 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.59, 851.04 and 362.40 is: 543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.59 : 851.04 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.59/851.04 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.59x = 851.04 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.59x = 308,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,415.08/567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.38

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