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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.35, 783.11 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.35, 783.11 and 370.90 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.35 : 783.11 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.35/783.11 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.35x = 783.11 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.35x = 290,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,454.47/567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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