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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 783.40 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 783.40 and 381.69 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 783.40 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/783.40 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 783.40 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 299,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,015.95/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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