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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.77, 784.01 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.77, 784.01 and 358.31 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.77 : 784.01 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.77/784.01 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.77x = 784.01 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.77x = 280,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,921.48/567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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