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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.05, 782.39 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.05, 782.39 and 357.28 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.05 : 782.39 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.05/782.39 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.05x = 782.39 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.05x = 279,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,531.24/567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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