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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 852.12 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 852.12 and 503.10 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 852.12 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/852.12 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 852.12 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 428,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,694.80/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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