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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.45, 783.45 and 371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.45, 783.45 and 371.31 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.45 : 783.45 = 371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.45/783.45 = 371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.45x = 783.45 × 371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.45x = 290,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,898.90/567.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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