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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 781.56 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 781.56 and 370.32 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 781.56 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/781.56 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 781.56 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 289,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,427.30/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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