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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.78, 783.05 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.78, 783.05 and 371.36 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.78 : 783.05 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.78/783.05 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.78x = 783.05 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.78x = 290,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,787.68/567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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