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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 784.86 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 784.86 and 372.51 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 784.86 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/784.86 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 784.86 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 292,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,368.20/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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