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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 782.46 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 782.46 and 370.72 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 782.46 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/782.46 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 782.46 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 290,073.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,073.57/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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