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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 785.09 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 785.09 and 372.33 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 785.09 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/785.09 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 785.09 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 292,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,313.49/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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