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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.38, 782.25 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.38, 782.25 and 367.86 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.38 : 782.25 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.38/782.25 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.38x = 782.25 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.38x = 287,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,758.49/567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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