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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.87, 783.36 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.87, 783.36 and 371.18 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.87 : 783.36 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.87/783.36 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.87x = 783.36 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.87x = 290,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,763.65/567.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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