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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.87, 851.29 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.87, 851.29 and 361.86 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.87 : 851.29 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.87/851.29 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.87x = 851.29 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.87x = 308,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,047.80/567.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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