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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 849.60 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 849.60 and 405.60 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 849.60 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/849.60 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 849.60 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 344,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,597.76/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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