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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.57, 782.93 and 390.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.57, 782.93 and 390.51 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.57 : 782.93 = 390.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.57/782.93 = 390.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.57x = 782.93 × 390.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.57x = 305,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,741.99/567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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