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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.81, 783.27 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.81, 783.27 and 371.52 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.81 : 783.27 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.81/783.27 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.81x = 783.27 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.81x = 291,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,000.47/567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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