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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 785.79 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 785.79 and 373.10 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 785.79 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/785.79 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 785.79 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 293,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,176.38/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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