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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.69, 850.97 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.69, 850.97 and 362.49 is: 543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.69 : 850.97 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.69/850.97 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.69x = 850.97 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.69x = 308,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,466.30/567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.37

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