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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 783.54 and 357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 783.54 and 357.97 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 783.54 = 357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/783.54 = 357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 783.54 × 357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 280,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,483.81/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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