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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 785.48 and 370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 785.48 and 370.19 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 785.48 = 370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/785.48 = 370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 785.48 × 370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 290,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,776.95/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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