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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 782.18 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 782.18 and 370.12 is: 510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 782.18 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/782.18 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 782.18 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 289,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,500.46/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.87

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