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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.13, 782.43 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.13, 782.43 and 370.75 is: 511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.13 : 782.43 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.13/782.43 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.13x = 782.43 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.13x = 290,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,088.81/567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.51

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