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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 782.58 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 782.58 and 357.54 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 782.58 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/782.58 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 782.58 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 279,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,803.65/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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