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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.56, 781.87 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.56, 781.87 and 367.43 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.56 : 781.87 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.56/781.87 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.56x = 781.87 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.56x = 287,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,282.49/566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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