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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 784.84 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 784.84 and 372.15 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 784.84 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/784.84 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 784.84 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 292,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,078.21/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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