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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 786.42 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 786.42 and 373.77 is: 515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 786.42 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/786.42 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 786.42 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 293,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,940.20/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.85

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