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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 785.54 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 785.54 and 370.23 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 785.54 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/785.54 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 785.54 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 290,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,830.47/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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