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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 784.80 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 784.80 and 372.80 is: 514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 784.80 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/784.80 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 784.80 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 292,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,573.44/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.22

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