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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 782.48 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 782.48 and 370.78 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 782.48 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/782.48 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 782.48 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 290,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,129.22/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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