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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 785.44 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 785.44 and 372.48 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 785.44 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/785.44 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 785.44 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 292,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,560.69/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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