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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.77, 851.81 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.77, 851.81 and 362.09 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.77 : 851.81 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.77/851.81 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.77x = 851.81 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.77x = 308,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,425.81/567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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