Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 782.64 and 360
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567.36, 782.64 and 360 is: 496.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567.36 : 782.64 = 360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567.36/782.64 = 360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567.36x = 782.64 × 360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567.36x = 281,750.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,750.40/567.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496.60
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