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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.64, 782.82 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.64, 782.82 and 357.76 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.64 : 782.82 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.64/782.82 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.64x = 782.82 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.64x = 280,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,061.68/567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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