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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 781.56 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 781.56 and 367.52 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 781.56 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/781.56 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 781.56 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 287,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,238.93/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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