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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 781.92 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 781.92 and 380.37 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 781.92 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/781.92 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 781.92 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 297,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,418.91/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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