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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 849.51 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 849.51 and 336.30 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 849.51 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/849.51 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 849.51 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 285,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,690.21/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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