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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 851.90 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 851.90 and 336.20 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 851.90 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/851.90 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 851.90 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 286,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,408.78/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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