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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 785.19 and 372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 785.19 and 372.85 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 785.19 = 372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/785.19 = 372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 785.19 × 372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 292,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,758.09/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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