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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 783.75 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 783.75 and 438.03 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 783.75 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/783.75 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 783.75 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 343,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,306.01/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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