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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 781.88 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 781.88 and 367.92 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 781.88 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/781.88 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 781.88 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 287,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,669.29/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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