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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 782.73 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 782.73 and 371.25 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 782.73 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/782.73 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 782.73 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 290,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,588.51/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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