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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 783.36 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 783.36 and 357.90 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 783.36 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/783.36 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 783.36 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 280,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,364.54/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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