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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 782.19 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 782.19 and 357.12 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 782.19 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/782.19 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 782.19 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 279,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,335.69/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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