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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 783.62 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 783.62 and 371.61 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 783.62 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/783.62 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 783.62 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 291,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,201.13/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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