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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 782.41 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 782.41 and 370.80 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 782.41 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/782.41 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 782.41 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 290,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,117.63/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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