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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 786.15 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 786.15 and 373.11 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 786.15 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/786.15 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 786.15 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 293,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,320.43/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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