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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 783.26 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 783.26 and 371.26 is: 512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 783.26 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/783.26 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 783.26 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 290,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,793.11/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.00

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