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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 783.08 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 783.08 and 380.88 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 783.08 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/783.08 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 783.08 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 298,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,259.51/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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