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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.93, 850.26 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.93, 850.26 and 394.18 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.93 : 850.26 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.93/850.26 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.93x = 850.26 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.93x = 335,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,155.49/567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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