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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.20, 781.46 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.20, 781.46 and 369.71 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.20 : 781.46 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.20/781.46 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.20x = 781.46 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.20x = 288,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,913.58/566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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