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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 786.44 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 786.44 and 370.53 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 786.44 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/786.44 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 786.44 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 291,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,400.54/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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