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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.73, 783.26 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.73, 783.26 and 357.92 is: 493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.73 : 783.26 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.73/783.26 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.73x = 783.26 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.73x = 280,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,344.42/567.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.80

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