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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 785.19 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 785.19 and 372.28 is: 513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 785.19 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/785.19 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 785.19 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 292,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,310.47/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.83

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