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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 784.02 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 784.02 and 371.52 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 784.02 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/784.02 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 784.02 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 291,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,279.11/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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