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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.78, 783.86 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.78, 783.86 and 381.52 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.78 : 783.86 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.78/783.86 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.78x = 783.86 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.78x = 299,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,058.27/567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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