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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.47, 781.88 and 379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.47, 781.88 and 379.97 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.47 : 781.88 = 379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.47/781.88 = 379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.47x = 781.88 × 379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.47x = 297,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,090.94/566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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