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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 853.14 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 853.14 and 362.47 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 853.14 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/853.14 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 853.14 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 309,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,237.66/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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