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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 786.02 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 786.02 and 373.26 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 786.02 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/786.02 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 786.02 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 293,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,389.83/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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