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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 782.44 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 782.44 and 357.26 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 782.44 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/782.44 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 782.44 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 279,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,534.51/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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