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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 851.93 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 851.93 and 374.19 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 851.93 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/851.93 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 851.93 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 318,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,786.92/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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