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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 785.19 and 372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 785.19 and 372.75 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 785.19 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/785.19 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 785.19 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 292,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,679.57/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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