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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 786.29 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 786.29 and 373.43 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 786.29 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/786.29 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 786.29 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 293,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,618.48/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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