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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 785.82 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 785.82 and 373.42 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 785.82 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/785.82 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 785.82 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 293,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,440.90/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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