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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 783.29 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 783.29 and 357.89 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 783.29 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/783.29 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 783.29 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 280,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,334.51/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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