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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 782.64 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 782.64 and 380.97 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 782.64 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/782.64 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 782.64 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 298,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,158.45/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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