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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.58, 784.65 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.58, 784.65 and 372.09 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.58 : 784.65 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.58/784.65 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.58x = 784.65 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.58x = 291,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,963.19/568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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