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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.21, 782.51 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.21, 782.51 and 357.22 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.21 : 782.51 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.21/782.51 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.21x = 782.51 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.21x = 279,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,524.48/567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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