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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.93, 783.30 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.93, 783.30 and 381.36 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.93 : 783.30 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.93/783.30 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.93x = 783.30 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.93x = 298,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,719.29/567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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