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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.66, 850.14 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.66, 850.14 and 350.58 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.66 : 850.14 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.66/850.14 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.66x = 850.14 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.66x = 298,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,042.08/567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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