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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.27, 785.73 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.27, 785.73 and 370.59 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.27 : 785.73 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.27/785.73 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.27x = 785.73 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.27x = 291,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,188.37/569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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