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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 785.24 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 785.24 and 372.78 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 785.24 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/785.24 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 785.24 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 292,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,721.77/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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