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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 786.76 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 786.76 and 373.68 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 786.76 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/786.76 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 786.76 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 293,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,995.54/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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