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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.38, 784.16 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.38, 784.16 and 372 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.38 : 784.16 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.38/784.16 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.38x = 784.16 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.38x = 291,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,705.66/568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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