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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 851.14 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 851.14 and 336.96 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 851.14 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/851.14 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 851.14 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 286,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,800.56/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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