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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 782.94 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 782.94 and 393.03 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 782.94 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/782.94 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 782.94 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 307,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,718.91/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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