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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.01, 780.64 and 392.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.01, 780.64 and 392.05 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.01 : 780.64 = 392.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.01/780.64 = 392.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.01x = 780.64 × 392.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.01x = 306,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,049.91/567.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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