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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.75, 783.26 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.75, 783.26 and 381.30 is: 526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.75 : 783.26 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.75/783.26 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.75x = 783.26 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.75x = 298,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,655.13/567.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.03

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