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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 785.70 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 785.70 and 367.71 is: 507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 785.70 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/785.70 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 785.70 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 288,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,907.78/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.15

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