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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 785.34 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 785.34 and 372.68 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 785.34 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/785.34 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 785.34 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 292,680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,680.51/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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