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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.61, 783.49 and 358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.61, 783.49 and 358.13 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.61 : 783.49 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.61/783.49 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.61x = 783.49 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.61x = 280,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,591.27/567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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