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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 786.60 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 786.60 and 373.88 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 786.60 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/786.60 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 786.60 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 294,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,094.01/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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