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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 782.33 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 782.33 and 392.18 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 782.33 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/782.33 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 782.33 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 306,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,814.18/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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