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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 786.11 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 786.11 and 373.82 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 786.11 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/786.11 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 786.11 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 293,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,857.84/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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