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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 782.94 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 782.94 and 360.36 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 782.94 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/782.94 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 782.94 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 282,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,140.26/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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