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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.99, 782.08 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.99, 782.08 and 370.77 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.99 : 782.08 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.99/782.08 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.99x = 782.08 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.99x = 289,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,971.80/566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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