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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.38, 782.89 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.38, 782.89 and 381.18 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.38 : 782.89 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.38/782.89 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.38x = 782.89 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.38x = 298,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,422.01/567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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