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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 783.67 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 783.67 and 358.06 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 783.67 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/783.67 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 783.67 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 280,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,600.88/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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