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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 782.52 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 782.52 and 370.56 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 782.52 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/782.52 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 782.52 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 289,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,970.61/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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