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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 782.82 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 782.82 and 370.62 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 782.82 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/782.82 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 782.82 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 290,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,128.75/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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