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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 786 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 786 and 372.96 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 786 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/786 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 786 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 293,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,146.56/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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