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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.24, 866.77 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.24, 866.77 and 567.27 is: 845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.24 : 866.77 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.24/866.77 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.24x = 866.77 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.24x = 491,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,691.20/581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.93

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