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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 783.96 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 783.96 and 368.92 is: 509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 783.96 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/783.96 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 783.96 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 289,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,218.52/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.35

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