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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 786.24 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 786.24 and 373.10 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 786.24 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/786.24 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 786.24 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 293,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,342.21/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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