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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 850.98 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 850.98 and 361.67 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 850.98 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/850.98 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 850.98 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 307,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,773.94/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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