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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.86, 782.07 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.86, 782.07 and 370.49 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.86 : 782.07 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.86/782.07 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.86x = 782.07 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.86x = 289,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,745.26/566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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