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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.75, 781.76 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.75, 781.76 and 367.50 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.75 : 781.76 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.75/781.76 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.75x = 781.76 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.75x = 287,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,294.96/566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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