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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 782.28 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 782.28 and 357 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 782.28 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/782.28 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 782.28 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 279,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,273.96/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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