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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 785.70 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 785.70 and 373.32 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 785.70 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/785.70 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 785.70 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 293,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,317.52/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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