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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 783.18 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 783.18 and 371.10 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 783.18 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/783.18 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 783.18 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 290,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,638.10/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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