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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.73, 848.15 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.73, 848.15 and 360.64 is: 538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.73 : 848.15 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.73/848.15 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.73x = 848.15 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.73x = 305,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,875.01/567.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.77

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