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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 781.55 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 781.55 and 369.83 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 781.55 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/781.55 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 781.55 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 289,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,042.13/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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