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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.70, 852.45 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.70, 852.45 and 385.90 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.70 : 852.45 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.70/852.45 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.70x = 852.45 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.70x = 328,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,960.46/567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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