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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.63, 782.60 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.63, 782.60 and 371.07 is: 511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.63 : 782.60 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.63/782.60 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.63x = 782.60 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.63x = 290,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,397.53/567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.60

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