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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 785.59 and 372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 785.59 and 372.67 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 785.59 = 372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/785.59 = 372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 785.59 × 372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 292,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,767.79/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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