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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.73, 782.09 and 379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.73, 782.09 and 379.93 is: 524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.73 : 782.09 = 379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.73/782.09 = 379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.73x = 782.09 × 379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.73x = 297,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,139.45/566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.31

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