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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 782.53 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 782.53 and 370.95 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 782.53 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/782.53 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 782.53 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 290,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,275.64/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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