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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 851.34 and 405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 851.34 and 405.57 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 851.34 = 405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/851.34 = 405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 851.34 × 405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 345,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,277.96/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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