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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 786.26 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 786.26 and 373.16 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 786.26 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/786.26 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 786.26 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 293,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,400.78/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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