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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 785.46 and 372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 785.46 and 372.61 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 785.46 = 372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/785.46 = 372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 785.46 × 372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 292,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,670.25/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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