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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 785.82 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 785.82 and 372.90 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 785.82 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/785.82 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 785.82 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 293,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,032.28/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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