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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.74, 784.65 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.74, 784.65 and 372.36 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.74 : 784.65 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.74/784.65 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.74x = 784.65 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.74x = 292,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,172.27/568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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