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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 783.08 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 783.08 and 381.70 is: 526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 783.08 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/783.08 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 783.08 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 298,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,902.59/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.95

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