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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 784.08 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 784.08 and 372.20 is: 513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 784.08 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/784.08 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 784.08 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 291,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,834.58/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.38

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