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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 782.29 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 782.29 and 357.10 is: 492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 782.29 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/782.29 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 782.29 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 279,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,355.76/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.67

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