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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 850.47 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 850.47 and 394.75 is: 591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 850.47 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/850.47 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 850.47 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 335,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,723.03/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.16

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