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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 782.22 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 782.22 and 370.32 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 782.22 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/782.22 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 782.22 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 289,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,671.71/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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