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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.55, 782.76 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.55, 782.76 and 371.26 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.55 : 782.76 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.55/782.76 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.55x = 782.76 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.55x = 290,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,607.48/567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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