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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 852.80 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 852.80 and 383.99 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 852.80 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/852.80 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 852.80 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 327,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,460.49/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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