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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.78, 783.78 and 390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.78, 783.78 and 390.99 is: 539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.78 : 783.78 = 390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.78/783.78 = 390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.78x = 783.78 × 390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.78x = 306,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,450.14/567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.73

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