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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.94, 851.37 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.94, 851.37 and 359.82 is: 539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.94 : 851.37 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.94/851.37 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.94x = 851.37 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.94x = 306,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,339.95/567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.39

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