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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 782.78 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 782.78 and 368.46 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 782.78 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/782.78 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 782.78 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 288,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,423.12/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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