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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.78, 781.96 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.78, 781.96 and 370.41 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.78 : 781.96 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.78/781.96 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.78x = 781.96 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.78x = 289,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,644.11/566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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