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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 781.77 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 781.77 and 370.22 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 781.77 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/781.77 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 781.77 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 289,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,426.89/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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