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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 782.16 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 782.16 and 380.57 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 782.16 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/782.16 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 782.16 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 297,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,661.29/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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