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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 784.80 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 784.80 and 372.48 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 784.80 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/784.80 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 784.80 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 292,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,322.30/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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