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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 782.62 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 782.62 and 357.33 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 782.62 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/782.62 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 782.62 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 279,652.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,652.71/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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