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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 782.64 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 782.64 and 357.36 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 782.64 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/782.64 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 782.64 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 279,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,684.23/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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