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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.61, 783.53 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.61, 783.53 and 357.75 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.61 : 783.53 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.61/783.53 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.61x = 783.53 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.61x = 280,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,305.51/567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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