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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 784.37 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 784.37 and 372.29 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 784.37 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/784.37 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 784.37 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 292,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,011.25/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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