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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 783.27 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 783.27 and 392.58 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 783.27 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/783.27 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 783.27 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 307,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,496.14/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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