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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.51, 782.06 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.51, 782.06 and 370.01 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.51 : 782.06 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.51/782.06 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.51x = 782.06 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.51x = 289,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,370.13/566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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