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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 784.86 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 784.86 and 372.16 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 784.86 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/784.86 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 784.86 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 292,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,093.50/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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