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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 784.12 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 784.12 and 372.04 is: 513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 784.12 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/784.12 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 784.12 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 291,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,724.00/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.20

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