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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 785.66 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 785.66 and 373.05 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 785.66 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/785.66 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 785.66 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 293,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,088.60/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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