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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.90, 785.94 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.90, 785.94 and 373.52 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.90 : 785.94 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.90/785.94 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.90x = 785.94 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.90x = 293,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,564.31/569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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