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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.67, 783.12 and 371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.67, 783.12 and 371.11 is: 511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.67 : 783.12 = 371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.67/783.12 = 371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.67x = 783.12 × 371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.67x = 290,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,623.66/567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.96

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