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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.30, 781.94 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.30, 781.94 and 367.23 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.30 : 781.94 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.30/781.94 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.30x = 781.94 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.30x = 287,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,152.74/566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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