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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 783.80 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 783.80 and 358.05 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 783.80 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/783.80 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 783.80 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 280,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,639.59/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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