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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 850.94 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 850.94 and 350.72 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 850.94 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/850.94 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 850.94 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 298,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,441.68/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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