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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.80, 781.40 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.80, 781.40 and 370 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.80 : 781.40 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.80/781.40 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.80x = 781.40 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.80x = 289,118
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,118/566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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