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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.55, 782.60 and 357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.55, 782.60 and 357.47 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.55 : 782.60 = 357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.55/782.60 = 357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.55x = 782.60 × 357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.55x = 279,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,757.66/567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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