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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 786.18 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 786.18 and 373.70 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 786.18 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/786.18 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 786.18 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 293,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,795.47/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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