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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.65, 782.36 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.65, 782.36 and 370.09 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.65 : 782.36 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.65/782.36 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.65x = 782.36 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.65x = 289,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,541.76/566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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