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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.40, 783.06 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.40, 783.06 and 436.16 is: 601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.40 : 783.06 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.40/783.06 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.40x = 783.06 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.40x = 341,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,539.45/567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.94

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