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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 783.52 and 378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 783.52 and 378.57 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 783.52 = 378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/783.52 = 378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 783.52 × 378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 296,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,615.27/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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