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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 782.21 and 380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 782.21 and 380.69 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 782.21 = 380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/782.21 = 380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 782.21 × 380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 297,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,773.71/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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