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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 782.84 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 782.84 and 434.75 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 782.84 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/782.84 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 782.84 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 340,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,338.82/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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