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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 849.53 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 849.53 and 336.72 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 849.53 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/849.53 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 849.53 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 286,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,052.06/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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