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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 851.25 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 851.25 and 385.30 is: 577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 851.25 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/851.25 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 851.25 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 327,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,986.63/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.54

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