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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 785.28 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 785.28 and 372.92 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 785.28 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/785.28 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 785.28 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 292,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,846.62/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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