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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 782.40 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 782.40 and 356.83 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 782.40 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/782.40 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 782.40 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 279,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,183.43/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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