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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 786.06 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 786.06 and 373.40 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 786.06 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/786.06 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 786.06 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 293,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,514.80/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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