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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 785.42 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 785.42 and 372.58 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 785.42 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/785.42 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 785.42 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 292,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,631.78/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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