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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.01, 782.69 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.01, 782.69 and 370.86 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.01 : 782.69 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.01/782.69 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.01x = 782.69 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.01x = 290,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,268.41/567.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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