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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 786.54 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 786.54 and 370.56 is: 511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 786.54 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/786.54 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 786.54 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 291,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,457.05/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.67

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