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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.25, 782.46 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.25, 782.46 and 370.76 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.25 : 782.46 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.25/782.46 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.25x = 782.46 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.25x = 290,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,104.87/567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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