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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.86, 852.03 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.86, 852.03 and 362.66 is: 544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.86 : 852.03 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.86/852.03 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.86x = 852.03 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.86x = 308,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,997.20/567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.14

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