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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 786.79 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 786.79 and 374.04 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 786.79 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/786.79 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 786.79 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 294,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,290.93/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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