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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 851.44 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 851.44 and 359.40 is: 539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 851.44 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/851.44 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 851.44 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 306,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,007.54/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.01

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