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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.17, 782.43 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.17, 782.43 and 370.61 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.17 : 782.43 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.17/782.43 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.17x = 782.43 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.17x = 289,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,976.38/567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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