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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 782.87 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 782.87 and 370.47 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 782.87 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/782.87 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 782.87 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 290,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,029.85/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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