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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 784.70 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 784.70 and 372.54 is: 513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 784.70 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/784.70 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 784.70 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 292,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,332.14/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.62

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