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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.69, 783.11 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.69, 783.11 and 392.73 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.69 : 783.11 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.69/783.11 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.69x = 783.11 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.69x = 307,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,548.83/567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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