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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 783.56 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 783.56 and 371.12 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 783.56 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/783.56 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 783.56 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 290,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,794.79/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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