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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 782.67 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 782.67 and 370.30 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 782.67 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/782.67 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 782.67 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 289,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,822.70/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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