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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 782.36 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 782.36 and 391.76 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 782.36 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/782.36 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 782.36 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 306,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,491.48/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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