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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 784.83 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 784.83 and 372.32 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 784.83 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/784.83 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 784.83 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 292,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,207.91/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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