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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 851.93 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 851.93 and 361.52 is: 542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 851.93 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/851.93 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 851.93 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 307,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,989.73/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.62

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