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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 850.76 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 850.76 and 385.04 is: 577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 850.76 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/850.76 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 850.76 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 327,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,576.63/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.13

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