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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.24 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.24 and 373.12 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.24 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.24 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.24 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 293,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,361.87/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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