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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 782.97 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 782.97 and 371.30 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 782.97 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/782.97 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 782.97 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 290,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,712.85/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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