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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.69, 781.93 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.69, 781.93 and 367.14 is: 506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.69 : 781.93 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.69/781.93 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.69x = 781.93 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.69x = 287,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,081.17/566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.60

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