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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 785.04 and 372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 785.04 and 372.65 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 785.04 = 372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/785.04 = 372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 785.04 × 372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 292,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,545.16/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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