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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 782.40 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 782.40 and 357.27 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 782.40 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/782.40 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 782.40 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 279,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,528.05/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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