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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.74, 784.62 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.74, 784.62 and 372.18 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.74 : 784.62 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.74/784.62 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.74x = 784.62 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.74x = 292,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,019.87/568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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