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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 852.11 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 852.11 and 372.39 is: 558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 852.11 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/852.11 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 852.11 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 317,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,313.58/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.80

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