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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.35, 782.89 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.35, 782.89 and 368.19 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.35 : 782.89 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.35/782.89 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.35x = 782.89 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.35x = 288,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,252.27/567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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