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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 786.23 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 786.23 and 373.16 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 786.23 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/786.23 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 786.23 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 293,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,383.79/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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