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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.57, 781.32 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.57, 781.32 and 367.14 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.57 : 781.32 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.57/781.32 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.57x = 781.32 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.57x = 286,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,853.82/566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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