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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 785.64 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 785.64 and 372.99 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 785.64 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/785.64 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 785.64 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 293,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,035.86/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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