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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 782.40 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 782.40 and 357.16 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 782.40 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/782.40 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 782.40 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 279,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,441.98/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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