Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 782.64 and 387.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567.48, 782.64 and 387.84 is: 534.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567.48 : 782.64 = 387.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567.48/782.64 = 387.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567.48x = 782.64 × 387.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567.48x = 303,539.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,539.10/567.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534.89
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