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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 785.06 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 785.06 and 372.79 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 785.06 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/785.06 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 785.06 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 292,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,662.52/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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