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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 782.62 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 782.62 and 368.15 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 782.62 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/782.62 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 782.62 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 288,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,116.72/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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