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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 782.52 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 782.52 and 354.35 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 782.52 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/782.52 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 782.52 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 277,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,287.26/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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