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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 783.60 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 783.60 and 381.32 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 783.60 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/783.60 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 783.60 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 298,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,802.35/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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