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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 784.50 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 784.50 and 372.04 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 784.50 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/784.50 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 784.50 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 291,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,865.38/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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