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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 782.74 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 782.74 and 357.08 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 782.74 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/782.74 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 782.74 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 279,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,500.80/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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