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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.93, 781.65 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.93, 781.65 and 370.10 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.93 : 781.65 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.93/781.65 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.93x = 781.65 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.93x = 289,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,288.67/566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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