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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 783.09 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 783.09 and 370.76 is: 511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 783.09 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/783.09 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 783.09 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 290,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,336.08/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.73

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