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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 786.68 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 786.68 and 373.95 is: 516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 786.68 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/786.68 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 786.68 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 294,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,177.12/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.10

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