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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.55, 781.38 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.55, 781.38 and 370.26 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.55 : 781.38 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.55/781.38 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.55x = 781.38 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.55x = 289,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,313.76/566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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