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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 782.92 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 782.92 and 357.32 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 782.92 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/782.92 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 782.92 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 279,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,752.97/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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